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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Connective Tissue Diseases > Neoplasms, Connective Tissue > Mastocytosis > Mastocytoma
... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue > Neoplasms, Connective Tissue > Mastocytosis > Mastocytoma
Immune System Diseases > Mast Cell Activation Disorders > Mastocytosis > Mastocytoma

Preferred term

Mastocytoma  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Benign Mastocytoma
  • Mastocytoma, Benign

Note

  • unifocal lesion only; multi-focal lesions use MASTOCYTOSIS, CUTANEOUS or MASTOCYTOSIS, SYSTEMIC; MASTOCYTOMA, SKIN is also available

Scope note

  • A solid tumor consisting of a dense infiltration of MAST CELLS. It is generally benign.

History note

  • 2003; for MASTOCYTOMA BENIGN use MASTOCYTOSIS 1987-2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D034801

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